Comments on: [think] East vs. West: Long Live the Wild West Side

By: Jana Curl

Jana Curl — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 23:14:25 +0000

I grew up in Maize and I now live west. Why? Because I love it.
Side note: I am not a fan of chain restaurants – AT ALL! But I do have to say the best value in a steak is Texas Roadhouse. Go straight to the bar and eat there – Andrea and Jessica will take good care of you. $8.99 for a 6 oz sirloin – perfectly done every time. Just sayin….

By: Aimee

Aimee — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 16:40:00 +0000

Two words:

Mall. Bar.

East side, your argument is invalid.

By: Jamie

Jamie — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 02:26:32 +0000

I don’t know that this article makes an argument for what makes the west side a great place to be. Pei Wei and Shoe Carnival? Hardly. The presence of TGIFriday’s is definitely a big strike against New Market Square, which is almost entirely composed of big-box stores and chain restaurants. Boring, boring, boring.

But how about the parks? Swanson, Sedgwick County, Pawnee Prairie . . . What about the miles of easily-accessible, open road (which isn’t to say that the east side doesn’t have decent biking, because it definitely does)? What about the Rolling Hills area, the older communities, the friendly and comfortable atmosphere? And let’s not forget the Big Ditch. I’m pretty sure that’s the only place in town where you can do any white-water kayaking.

Downsides to the west side, however, include:
– An overabundance of Palin supporters
– Drivers who don’t know what they’re doing
– Did I mention the TGIFriday’s?

By: Steph-honey

Steph-honey — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 22:43:25 +0000

Driving into the sun? No problem. It just takes an attitude adjustment and quality sunglasses.

Besides, I like having the sun on my face a little each day.

By: Seth Nieman

Seth Nieman — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 18:42:44 +0000

WESTSIDE!!! Sure, the east side might have better shopping… for now… but for the most part the west side has everything you guys have, and it’s conveniently located on roads that accommodate cars instead of horse-drawn carriages. And while you guys may have the old money, new money abounds out here… Just drive down 119th street sometime. And then turn down 29th street and enjoy the beautiful scenery.

By: Carly Holmes

Carly Holmes — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 18:00:04 +0000

We all know that I am a big fan of the South Side but if I have to pick a side in this debate I’ve got to give it up for the West Side. The people are more friendly, the traffic less hectic, the atmosphere less stuffy and let us not forget the best part of it all…THE MALL BAR. Yes, friends, Denim and Diamonds (otherwise known as the Mall Bar) can only be found on the west side. Case closed.

By: Shea Sylvia

Shea Sylvia — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 17:30:20 +0000

Westsiders = squinters. Just wait for my rebuttal tomorrow ;)

By: ercwttmn

ercwttmn — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 16:52:53 +0000

hi….my name is eric…and i was born and raised on the east-side. even though, i’m a big fan and supporter of the east side, i enjoyed this article. the only thing i could never understand about you “west-siders”, given that most people tend to drive into the core of the city for their commute, is how you can stand driving into the sun in the morning, and into the sun on your way back home! come to the east side, where the sun is always at your back!

By: Steph Barnard

Steph Barnard — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 16:08:15 +0000

The best things about the west side: Bamboo Stix and a far, far superior farmers market.

By: Jan R.

Jan R. — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 16:02:59 +0000

Having lived on both sides and Riverside at one point in my life, I can say I was reluctant to move to the outer edge of the west side last year. Being a vegetarian and someone who enjoys art & live music, the west side feels a bit like an undeveloped frontier. It is absolutely land of the steak! The massive SUV’s and pickups that make up about 80% of the traffic on the west side require some zen on my part, but the traffic is far less aggressive than on the east side. And, yes it’s hard to be uppity over here with all the cowboy energy. Not a bad thing. Mostly we chose to live here because you *can* get more house for your money. I remember years ago before the west Border’s opened when I had to drive across town to buy a friggin’ book! Just cause we’re west of the river doesn’t mean we don’t read! So yes, we have Border’s and Book-a-Holic, which are great, although the latter on this side is a little religion heavy. A little more diversity would be nice over here.